DVC30 question
 

I realize little DVC30 information has been released, but has anyone come across any info about its iris?

I'm curious because I took to heart Tom's discriptions of those lovely 2-blade iris systems on some new cams.

I'm not sure if this information has been out or not. Thought I would post it anyway. http://www.digitalproducer.com/2004/...nasonic022.htm

Other than that press release, there is no additional info about the camera at Panasonics site. Maybe I don't know how to search right or something.

Didn't I read that this cam will be out March 4th? It's funny that Pana hasn't posted more info about it, since it's release date is only a month away.

what are your guesses as to what it'll actually sell for online/ at b&h

well guys correct me if i am wrong but this camera looks a lot similer to the dvx-100 to me. are they the same ccds also. i don't know but it would be a killer cam if the low light was as good as the likes of gl2 and vx2000. If i could get a dvx-100 for half the price without cinema features i would be stoked. also with 16x zoom.
Justin

The same CCDs as the DVX100? No. 1/4" is smaller than 1/3".

As good a low light as the GL2 and VX2000? Nobody knows except the Pana factory people.I would just call B&H and ask them. They should have an idea.

I'm still curious about the DVC30's iris, though. :-))

You'd also be losing progressive scan in favor of frame mode. Not that there is a problem with frame mode as I rather like it.

My guess is that its low light will be similar to the GL2.

More pics & info
 

I don't know if these pics have been posted here.. I saw them at another forum:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...204/pana01.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...204/pana02.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...204/pana03.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...204/pana04.jpg
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...204/pana12.jpg

Also a link to pana jpn website (it has complete specs.. click 2nd link on the left panel):
http://panasonic.biz/sav/camera/ag-dvc30/ag-dvc30.html
DVC30's min illumination: 4 lux�iF1.6 at 18dB)

Taufik, welcome to the forums and thanks for the quality pics of the DVC30!

Where are the specs on that site? All I see are pictures and non-English text.

they're here http://panasonic.biz/sav/camera/ag-d...g-dvc30_t.html

Thanks, but both my browsers only show this: 110�i•��j�~116�i�‚‚³�j�~253�i‰œ�s‚«�jm

you can run it thru http://altavista.com the translator there